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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) FOR A PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS LOAN FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS AS PART OF THE NORTH OVIATT STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This is a request to submit an application to the Ohio EPA for a principal forgiveness loan for the replacement of the lead service lines to the homes within the project area of the N. Oviatt Street Waterline Replacement Project.
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Legislative History
Res No. 21-19 - Permission to Bid and Award the N. Oviatt Street Waterline Replacement Project
Purpose & Explanation
The N. Oviatt Street Waterline Replacement Project includes replacement of the water main along N. Oviatt Street from E. Streetsboro Street to Aurora Street. The project also includes the replacement of water services within the right-of-way between the main line and the sidewalk. Construction of the project is anticipated this summer.
The Ohio EPA has notified cities throughout the state that when public water service (PWS) providers are planning a water main replacement project within an area that may have lead service lines, they must comply with Ohio Administrative Code 3745-81-84: Lead Service Line (LSL) Requirements. The rule requires that the PWS must first provide the private side owner a prior notice of the work to be performed and offer to replace the private side of the service line. The EPA does not dictate who must pay for the replacement. If the owner declines to have their water service replaced, the PWS must collect a water sample and provide testing following the main replacement. The PWS must also offer a drinking water filter certified to remove lead. The replacement program is voluntary for owners.
Staff is requesting permission to apply to the Ohio EPA for a principal forgiveness loan which would pay for both the public portion and private portion of identified lead ...
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